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#565 of 716 private schools in IL

St Philomena School

Elementary School

3216 N EMERY AVE, Peoria, IL 61604

Private

Enrollment

430

Student-Teacher

14.6:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#565 of 716

In Peoria

#10 of 14

public schools

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St Philomena School

5.3/10

Elementary School in Peoria · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Dr. C.t. Vivian Primary School

4.2/10

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Quest Charter School Academy

4.4/10

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About St Philomena School

St Philomena School is a private elementary school in Peoria, IL. St Philomena School serves approximately 430 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Philomena School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #565 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it compares0.9 pts below IL schools
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Philomena School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Philomena School compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Peoria, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
This School
vs
14.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
430
This School
vs
357
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.3
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 93.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.8% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
Asian 0.5% vs 0%
St Philomena School Peoria Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Philomena School (this school) 5.3
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School 4.2
Quest Charter School Academy 4.4
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School 2.4
Hines Primary School 3.0
Von Steuben Middle School 2.4
Sterling Middle School 3.7
Franklin Primary School 3.8
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr 4.8
Pleasant Valley Intermediate Sch 7.4
Reservoir Gifted School 8.6
Lincoln School 3.8
Rolling Acres Middle School 4.6
Whittier Primary School 5.4
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr 5.8
Northmoor Primary School 6.8
Liberty Leadership Middle School 5.3
Kellar Primary School 7.5
The Elise Ford Allen Academy 2.5
Pleasant Valley Primary School 4.1
Mark W Bills Middle School 5.0

Showing 20 of 30 schools. View all schools in Peoria

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,232
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 12%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 430
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 93.5%
Hispanic 2.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3216 N EMERY AVE, Peoria, IL 61604

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Philomena School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Peoria Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARK SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOLY FAMILY PARISH SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Peoria, see our Peoria schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School Peoria 0.2 mi 4.2
Quest Charter School Academy Peoria 0.7 mi 4.4
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School Peoria 0.8 mi 2.4
Hines Primary School Peoria 1.3 mi 3.0
PEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Peoria 1.0 mi 5.6
Peoria High School Peoria 1.4 mi 6.2
HOLY FAMILY PARISH SCHOOL Peoria 1.2 mi 7.6
Franklin Primary School Peoria 1.6 mi 3.8
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Peoria 1.5 mi 6.9
Von Steuben Middle School Peoria 1.3 mi 2.4
Peoria Heights Grade School Peoria Heights 1.6 mi 3.1
Sterling Middle School Peoria 1.6 mi 3.7
Peoria Heights High School Peoria Heights 1.7 mi 7.3
PEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - MONROE Peoria Heights 1.5 mi 5.1
PEORIA HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Peoria 2.0 mi
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr Peoria 1.7 mi 4.8
ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Peoria Heights 1.7 mi 8.1
ST MARK SCHOOL Peoria 2.2 mi 7.7
ST VINCENT DE PAUL Peoria 2.3 mi 6.3
Rolling Acres Middle School Peoria 2.2 mi 4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 61604 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,628

Median Home Value

$100,000

Median Rent

$904/mo

Population

27,502

College Educated

22.2%

Homeownership

68.1%

Avg Commute

17.1 min

Poverty Rate

19.4%

Median Age

40.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Philomena School

What grades does St Philomena School serve?

St Philomena School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Philomena School?

St Philomena School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Philomena School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Philomena School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Philomena School rank in IL?

St Philomena School ranks #565 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Philomena School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Philomena School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Philomena School a private school?

Yes, St Philomena School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Philomena School a religious school?

St Philomena School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
61 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
430
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Peoria County

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